Superman Can’t Save Us protest targets State’s use of taxpayer funds for luxury housing
September 3, 2022

Superman Can’t Save Us protest targets State’s use of taxpayer funds for luxury housing

“We are here to protest the proposed plans for the Superman Building,” said organizer and activist Terri...

Muñoz: WPRI should heed Governor McKee’s call for debate inclusion
September 2, 2022

Muñoz: WPRI should heed Governor McKee’s call for debate inclusion

“For Democracy and for the Democratic Party, I should be on the September 6th debate stage at...

Mayoral forum challenges candidates on health equity in Providence
August 11, 2022

Mayoral forum challenges candidates on health equity in Providence

“If you live in Smith Hill, your life expectancy is 6 years less than if you live...

Candidates for governor provide their take on senior and disability issues
August 3, 2022

Candidates for governor provide their take on senior and disability issues

As Rhode Island Statewide Planning projections indicate that people 65 and older will grow to over 1/4...

Candidates for governor grilled on enviro issues at climate forum
August 3, 2022

Candidates for governor grilled on enviro issues at climate forum

Candidates answered questions on climate change, solar power, transportation, environmental justice, lead poisoning, PFAS, and more in...

Candidates for governor receive open letter from 36 organizations challenging them to act on transportation policy
July 28, 2022

Candidates for governor receive open letter from 36 organizations challenging them to act on transportation policy

“Rhode Island’s next Governor will have the opportunity to address key quality of life issues, including affordability,...

Nellie Gorbea criticizes Governor McKee on reproductive rights at press conference
July 19, 2022

Nellie Gorbea criticizes Governor McKee on reproductive rights at press conference

“We need leadership who is willing to use their power to protect the rights of women and...

Governor McKee signs executive order protecting Rhode Islanders who provide abortion from out-of-state legal liability
July 6, 2022

Governor McKee signs executive order protecting Rhode Islanders who provide abortion from out-of-state legal liability

“The executive order I signed today ensures that Rhode Island will continue to stand up for reproductive...

More than a dozen groups call on Governor McKee to act for abortion access
June 30, 2022

More than a dozen groups call on Governor McKee to act for abortion access

Groups from across the state are coming together to push the governor to do all he can...

The Womxn Project pushes Governor and Speaker on EACA
June 27, 2022

The Womxn Project pushes Governor and Speaker on EACA

“We formally asked him not to sign the budget until the Equality in Abortion Coverage Act is...

21 members of the House implored Speaker Shekarchi to bring the EACA to a vote – to no avail
June 23, 2022

21 members of the House implored Speaker Shekarchi to bring the EACA to a vote – to no avail

“We, the undersigned, urge you to move the Equality in Abortion Coverage Act out of the House...

Senate approves scientifically unsound and environmentally dangerous plastics burning bill
August 29, 2022

Senate approves scientifically unsound and environmentally dangerous plastics burning bill

“There is no good reason to exempt toxic, climate-damaging facilities from laws and regulations designed to keep...

State House rally calls for action on gun violence in Rhode Island
June 1, 2022

State House rally calls for action on gun violence in Rhode Island

“Ten years! It’s been ten years. That is long enough,” said Jennifer Boylan from Moms Demand Action....

Rhode Island Legislative Black and Latino Caucus calls for passage of gun sense legislation
June 1, 2022

Rhode Island Legislative Black and Latino Caucus calls for passage of gun sense legislation

“This country has stronger laws to prevent women from getting and abortion and for banning books and...

Homelessness in Rhode Island has exploded
May 31, 2022

Homelessness in Rhode Island has exploded

Data from the 2022 Point-in-Time Count shows 1577 adults are experiencing homelessness, including 155 households with children....

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